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WALL, N.J. – New Jersey Natural Gas, the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), today announced the appointment of Kathleen F. Kerr as vice president – marketing and customer services, effective January 2005. Since 2002, Ms. Kerr has served as director – customer services for Newark, N.J.-based Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G), one of the largest combined electric and gas companies in the United States.

“We’re delighted to have Kathleen join our team,” said Laurence M. Downes, chairman and CEO of NJNG. “Her extensive knowledge and public utility experience will be of tremendous benefit as we continue to build on our solid customer growth rate, excellent record of customer satisfaction and reliable support for our communities,” Mr. Downes said.

Prior to her post as director – customer services, Ms. Kerr held several positions with PSE&G, including project manager – external affairs and project manager – delivery client services. Her career with PSE&G also involved other positions in customer services including manager – customer inquiry for PSE&G’s 24-hour customer call center operations and district manager – customer services in PSE&G’s Roseland and East Gate districts.

In 2002, Ms. Kerr attended the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development. Ms. Kerr received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Villanova University in 1985. She resides in Howell, N.J.

New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), a Fortune 1000 company and a member of the Forbes Platinum 400. NJNG is one of the fastest-growing local distribution companies in the United States, serving more than 450,000 customers in New Jersey’s Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Morris counties. This service area’s demographics and quality of life contribute greatly to NJNG’s growth. NJNG’s progress is a tribute to the dedicated employees who have shared their expertise and focus on quality through more than 50 years of serving customers and the community to make the company a leader in the competitive energy marketplace. For more information, visit NJNG’s Web site at njliving.com.